How to Give

Giving to the Outer Banks Community Foundation can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.
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BequestYou designate Outer Banks Community Foundation or any one of our component funds as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Qualified Charitable DistributionCongress has enacted a permanent qualified charitable distribution. As a result, you can make a qualified charitable distribution gift this year and in future years.
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Beneficiary Designation GiftsYou can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and UnitrustYou give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Donor Advised FundsYou fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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Blended GiftsThere are many combination gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.
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